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[lastkuruta.livejournal.com]

As soon as I disembarked, the captain gave me this laptop, surprisingly, with Internet connection. I tried explaining to him that I didn't need it, but he insisted. It was... unusual. Yet I accepted it without hesitation.

Afterward, I started my way to the shrine, or at least to where it was supposed to be. Two hours passed and there were no signs of civilization; nothing but the the pure, virginal forest. Until that moment, I was convinced the island was deserted; I didn't want to draw any conclusion hastily, though.

The shrine should have been located two kilometers from the beach, an equidistant point between the shore and the hills. It shouldn't have taken more than an hour, considering the landscape.

But there was absolutely nothing.

Later I reached a higher area from where I could finally observe the sea. It was the moment when I noticed... there was a spot in the horizon sailing away from this island. Shamefully... I came to the realization that this had been deliberately schemed! And there are not apparent means of transportation capable of returning me to the continent.

How could this happen... to me? I now understand how Leorio feels often...


According to the notification I received, I need to find the "Snowdrift Hut." If I were to obtain a map, I could easily read it depending on the position of the sun.

Comments

[orodegozaru.livejournal.com]

Hello? You are also new then? I am not entirely certain where you are, and Miss Chacha and I are out looking for Mister Watanuki, if we see you we can lead you back to the village. The village is at the northern most point of this island.

[lastkuruta.livejournal.com]

Greetings. Yes, I arrived a few hours ago. It gladdens me to see there are other residents in this island.

I am relatively close to the river, I can see a tree house to the north, from here.
May I know who are you?

[orodegozaru.livejournal.com]

I arrived only a fortnight ago, and there are several other people as well. My name is Kenshin Himura.

Hmm I believe you'll find the village just north of where you are, above the cliffs. We are currently headed down the main road so if you follow the smaller road it will lead you up toward us. If you hear a boy screaming, would you mind picking Mister Watanuki up on your way over? It would probably reassure him to see someone else. He is wound very tightly and it is most difficult to calm him over the computer.

[lastkuruta.livejournal.com]

Pleased to meet you. My name is Kurapika.

Understood.

Ah... I don't think it will be difficult to locate him, he must not be too far away. I'm certain I head a shriek not too far away...

[orodegozaru.livejournal.com]

A pleasure to meet you as well... which honorific should I use for you, if you do not mind me asking?

Oh that is quite a relief, he is afraid to cross the river because of the pirana. We shall be there shortly.

[lastkuruta.livejournal.com]

No need for honorifics.

Piranhas? The biodiversity of this island never ceases to surprise me.

[orodegozaru.livejournal.com]

No need? Oh it would be so impolite for me to simply call you by your first name. Please, allow a wanderer some quirks.

Yes, so it would seem. Many of the animals are native to tropics if my guesses are correct, but a few are more commonly found much farther from the equator.

[tasty-to-youkai.livejournal.com]

Of course I'm shrieking! I'm being attacked by man-eating fish and have lost half my pants by this point!!! That frightening deer chased me and I didn't have much choice but to run across the river. WHY THE HELL ARE DEER CHASING ME?! Aren't they suppose to be nice animals?! Aren't they suppose to run away from you not chase you?! If you can hear me shouting why don't you come help me fend off these psycho fish, HUH?!!!

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[lastkuruta.livejournal.com]

Because!

It could be a trap.

[utskushiinanami.livejournal.com]

If you're looking for Snowdrift, that would make you Kurapika then? Looks like you're on my 'team' for this round. Do you happen to know how to cook?

Oh, I'm the beautiful and talented Nanami Kiryuu by the way. Please commit it to memory.

Hmmm.. how'd the island know you were going to be here before you got here?

[lastkuruta.livejournal.com]

That is correct, miss Kiryuu.

If I know how to cook? That is debatable. But I can assure a meal looks appealing to sight... if that counts. Why it matters? I'd imagine a talented lady could easily prepare an exquisite dish.


Frankly, I ask myself the same. I daresay this was meticulously planned by someone.

[utskushiinanami.livejournal.com]

What if I happened to burn my lovely and slender fingers? Surely the stars would begin to fall from the heavens! Besides, I have chefs to do that sort of manual labor for me, I really cannot be bothered.

I suppose the presentation is very important, how about your fighting skills? Somebody has to get the eggs away from those satanic swans.

[lastkuruta.livejournal.com]

I read about the cooking contest.

I can definitely fight, but it would be useful if you defined what a -satanic- swan is.

[utskushiinanami.livejournal.com]

What... what do you think I mean? They're satanic little giant bastards!

First they seem all docile.. then they're going for the jugular and they try to peck your eyes out and pull your brains out through your ears...

[lastkuruta.livejournal.com]

If we plan to steal an egg from a ferocious creature, I propose we avoid confrontation. Perhaps lure them away from their nests... I'd need to learn more about them.

Though... is this contest compulsory? Or a task in order return home?

[island-giselle.livejournal.com]

Oh, welcome, new lady! There are certainly a lot of women on this island! It's like a giant slumber party! If you love women as much as me, I'm sure you're going to really enjoy yourself here!

My name is Giselle, what shall I call you when we happen to run into each other?

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[lastkuruta.livejournal.com]

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[lastkuruta.livejournal.com]

I... am not a lady. My name is Kurapika, miss.

Pleased to meet you.

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[island-giselle.livejournal.com]

Oh no!! I replied to your other comment before I saw this one, and I'm so ashamed!!

I'm so sorry, Mr. Kurapika!! You're a very beautiful man, your parents must be quite proud of you. I feel so embarrassed, I hope that I haven't offended you at all.

[lastkuruta.livejournal.com]

No need to apologize.

...Physical appearance is not important. Thank you for the compliment... though.

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[littleredclutz.livejournal.com]

I thot he was a girl too! =O

[lastkuruta.livejournal.com]

...I

I think it was a massive confusion.

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[island-giselle.livejournal.com]

That's a rather unusual name! What kingdom are you from, 1/2?

[lastkuruta.livejournal.com]

No... no my apologies for the misunderstanding. My name is Kurapika.

[island-giselle.livejournal.com]

I'm so embarrassed! It's really nice to meet you, Kurapika.